Brussels: where my Belgian waffle dream came true
Ah, Brussels. We traveled to Brussels for two reasons: waffles and chocolate. Waffles hold a special place in my heart. On our first date, Jomar and I made waffles with ice cream. When Jomar proposed six years later, he gave me a ring and a waffle iron. Then we made more waffles! Jomar and I love the Belgian waffle truck in San Francisco so we ventured to Brussels for the beloved dessert.
According to my research, Maison Dandoy had the best Belgian waffles. Established in 1829, this places makes legit waffles. There are two types of waffles: the Liege or Brussels. The lieges ones are thicker with a sugary coating that I love! The Brussels waffle is a thicker, fluffier waffle. I thoroughly enjoyed my Maison Dandoy waffles with my cappuccino. However, I thought my waffle from a random street corner was just as delicious. So if you want a cute environment and a place to sit, Maison is fabulous, just expect to pay several Euros more. Alternatively, you can devour your 1 Euro waffle on the street corner. Or do both like I did!
We only had two nights in Brussels, and unfortunately Jomar caught a nasty cold so we didn’t do much sightseeing. We ended our trip by shopping for chocolates in Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, a long arcade filled with high-end boutiques and restaurants. We also snapped some photos in the Grand Place, a top sight in Brussels.